Axiom Space has some experienced personnel and an ambitious plan to launch a commercial space station. The post A new space firm plans a commercial station to take over for the ISS appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Intel didn't just unveil the Core i7-7700K Tuesday-- it also launched a completely new lineup of chips for desktop and mobile. We breakdown the SKUs, discuss the improvements, and wonder where Intel goes from here. The post Intel rolls out the rest of the Kaby Lake CPU family app … | Continue reading
This year we pushed the boundaries of science to new extremes. We saw new levels of supercomputer performance, peeled the plastic off the biggest telescope and solar plant on earth, and processed information via DNA and liquid light.The post Extreme science: the biggest, fastest … | Continue reading
Dutch physicist Erik Verlinde has some ideas about how we can resolve the conflict between gravitational theory and dark matter. Nothing matters without data -- but other physicists have started testing his ideas.The post Can the conflict between dark matter and gravity be resolv … | Continue reading
SpaceX says the tank design allowed oxygen to pool and ignite. The post SpaceX announces cause of launchpad failure, plans for January 8 return to flight appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
What? Your keyboard isn't even connected to the cloud? How do you live?The post Das Keyboard taking orders for the first ‘cloud-connected’ mechanical keyboard appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
The best cars offer the right driver assistance technology. Midgrade trim lines should include a color LCD standard (this is 2017) without forcing you to buy navigation: That's why Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are for. The post 10 almost-perfect tech cars to buy in 2017 appeare … | Continue reading
Intel's new Kaby Lake CPU hits the market today, but is it a worthwhile upgrade? How much performance did Intel's improved 14nm process yield? We review the core, explore these questions, and discuss our findings. The post Intel Core i7-7700K review: Kaby Lake debuts for desktop … | Continue reading
It's been a few months since the launch of the PlayStation VR, and the holidays were relatively quiet, so we decided this slow period was a good opportunity to check-in on the state of PSVR. And since we've seen a few high-profile free releases pop-up here and there, that's reaso … | Continue reading
It's not just the cost of labor -- building an iPhone in the US would be massively complex. China has invested billions of dollars in infrastructure, while Apple's entire supply chain for the product is tuned to Chinese manufacturing. Revamping those decisions would cost a great … | Continue reading
If there's one day where everyone wants to move out cars, it's New Year's Eve day. Automakers want sales bragging rights, dealers want to meet the next quota level, sales reps want bonuses. You're in the driver's seat. And you can always walk. The post Five reasons you should buy … | Continue reading
Supernovae, gravitational waves, exoplanets, a solar flare in 4K, and... space Hammer pants? It's been a wild year.The post The year in space: Supernovas, gravitational waves, theoretical planets, and Hammer pants appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
The FBI and DHS have released a joint report into the hacking attempts against the United States, while President Obama announces specific sanctions against Russia. The post FBI, DHS release report on Russian hacking as administration-ordered sanctions take effect appeared first … | Continue reading
Windows 10 is getting a new Game Mode in its upcoming Redstone 2 update, but Microsoft is keeping quiet about what the new mode means or offers for PC gamers. The post Windows 10 may get new dedicated gaming mode in upcoming Redstone 2 update appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
It can be hard to sort through all the options available for home security cameras. We've rounded up some of the leaders in each segment to give you a starting point to choosing one.The post Choosing a security camera: A roundup of options appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
If you're interested in learning how to program, you won't want to miss this awesome package on StackSocial. Simply pay more than the average price for the bundle, and you'll get ten online courses that are designed to make just about any of us into competent coders.The post ET d … | Continue reading
Facebook's first foray into political censorship must err on the side of falsehood, or it will steer us toward ignorance, censorship, and even higher levels of polarization.The post Facebook’s censorship regime is a dangerous gamble appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Clickbait, vaporware, smoke and mirrors or outright fraud. The cake was, in fact, a lie. The "best" of 2016, for a certain value of "best." The post Vaporware: 2016’s wall of shame appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Well, that's not good. The Google Pixel and Nexus 6P are both suffering shutdown problems when the battery level reaches roughly 30%. The post Some Google Nexus and Pixel devices are shutting down before the battery is drained appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
New filings with the FCC show that the upcoming Nintendo Switch won't have a user-replaceable battery. Will this harm the new portable's uptake, or are consumers used to not upgrading or replacing their lithium-ion cells? The post The Nintendo Switch won’t feature a user-replacea … | Continue reading
Qualcomm got slapped with a massive fine related to its patent licensing practices today. The company, unsurprisingly, disputes the findings of the Korean Fair Trade Comission. The KFTC, for its part, doesn't care. The post Qualcomm fined $865 million by South Korean FTC for abus … | Continue reading
H-MEX exoskeleton helps paraplegics walk, climb stairs, stand up and sit down. It works. H-WEX makes it easier to lift workplace weights without injury. With the two, Hyundai is throwing its hat into the exoskeleton market. The post Walking again: Hyundai’s exoskeleton helps para … | Continue reading
The first consumer Tango phone is a mediocre monster. As debuts for Google's Project Tango go, this one is a miss. The post Lenovo Phab2 Pro review roundup: Bad hardware for an incomplete platform appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Straight outta sci-fi: these beauty shots from all over space offer a startling, spectacular look into the cosmos. Watch the universe at work, from our own lonely planet to the deepest image of the Orion Nebula ever captured.The post Eye candy from space: The most beautiful panor … | Continue reading
Carrie Fisher, the beloved actress who played Princess Leia Organa Solo across four films and nearly 40 years of Star Wars has died today, at the age of 60. The post Carrie Fisher, iconic film heroine, has died at the age of 60 appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
AMD's Ryzen / Zen core is looking good in leaked benchmarks. For the first time in five years, an AMD-built CPU looks to be capable of competing against its Intel counterpart, even if Chipzilla maintains an overall advantage. The post New leaked benchmarks show AMD’s Ryzen going … | Continue reading
Star Citizen has been ported to a new engine and will use Amazon's Lumberyard going forward. While engine ports usually substantially delay game development, there are specific issues in play that make that less likely here. The post Star Citizen developer Chris Roberts clarifies … | Continue reading
Apple has said it's looking into the battery problems reported by Consumer Reports. A comprehensive explanation of the phenomenon remains scarce. The post Apple now investigating Consumer Reports MacBook Pro battery life results appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Adobe's Photoshop has long been nearly-unchallenged as the tool for serious photo editing. Now, Affinity Photo is going head-to-head with value pricing and some additional goodies thrown in.The post Affinity Photo comes to Windows: Nearly all of Photoshop for $40! appeared first … | Continue reading
Apple's latest laptop is the first MacBook Pro to fail to earn a Consumer Reports recommendation. The culprit? Incredibly terrible and wildly varying battery life. Apple can claim its hardware is performing as designed all it wants, but end-users are clearly seeing something diff … | Continue reading
Microsoft has finally acknowledged that its "Get Windows 10" campaign made a significant mistake by pushing a malware-style update that changed how the GWX.exe application functioned. The company's explanation of how it 'learned things' from the process, however, still rings fals … | Continue reading
Japan launched a new science satellite, the Electron is ready to fly, and the ESA wants to build a village on the moon. Not bad for the lull before Christmas.The post NORAD tracks Santa, and everyone else has orbital ambitions: this week in space appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Google and Honda are chatting about building a self-driving car, which could go into production around 2020. The post Honda may team up with Waymo to make self-driving cars appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Nintendo might have a different set of specs in store for the Switch than what we've been led to expect. The post Could Nintendo’s Switch pack 1080p or 1440p support after all? appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
It's up to the task of getting mail to the nomads on the Mongolian steppes. What do you want to bet Santa has this app on his phone?The post This app gives every last corner of Earth an address appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
After 17 years, MMO Asheron's Call will go offline on January 31, 2017. Asheron's Call 2, the defunct sequel that was revived in 2012 will also depart the mortal coil at the same time. The post Asheron’s Call, Asheron’s Call 2 both set to close next month after 17 years appeared … | Continue reading
Samsung recently updated its televisions to make viewing ads mandatory if you want to use the Smart TV features. If you haven't recently invested in a set, it may be time to take Samsung permanently off your screens -- at least until it stops requiring you view ads in perpetuity … | Continue reading
Malware or not, this was a foolish choice by Barnes & Noble. The post New Barnes & Noble Android tablet runs same ‘malware’ app recently found on Blu phones appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
After a year-long review of the data, the EPA has concluded that fracking poses a systemic danger to clean groundwater. But it's not necessarily inherent to the technology of fracking itself. Human handling is a lot of the problem.The post EPA now concedes fracking is a hazard to … | Continue reading
StackSocial is offering up a lifetime subscription to the PureVPN service at a deep discount, so there's never been a better time to invest in your surfing safety.The post ET deals: Get a lifetime subscription to PureVPN for $69 appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Two new studies of the Dawn spacecraft's data have shown strong evidence for significant ice deposits on Ceres. The post NASA says dwarf planet Ceres has plenty of water ice appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
A brand new report from Bloomberg offers an interesting counterweight to Tim Cook's confidence. According to that investigation, Apple has made a number of strategic decisions that took emphasis away from the Mac design teams. The post Apple CEO promises fresh Mac hardware, as re … | Continue reading
Hyunda's compact alt-fuels sedan is the test-bed for Hyundai's self-driving aspirations. Hyundai will sell 3 versions (EV, hybrid, plug-in) and likely build a self-driving version. The post Hyundai Ioniq self-driving car: flawless, all right turns, no danger of speeding tickets a … | Continue reading
The CPU and GPU speeds for the Nintendo Switch have leaked. Depending on how powerful you thought the system would be, the final figures may be a bit of a surprise. The post Nintendo Switch’s CPU, GPU clock speeds revealed appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
It may not matter if politicians accept climate change -- cheap solar power could be inevitable. The post We could be headed for a solar power renaissance as costs keep dropping appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
A South Carolina legislator has proposed a bill that would mandate the use of Internet filters and require companies to pay fines if they didn't wish to use them. The post South Carolina bill would block computers from accessing porn appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Honda aims to grant robots the gift of emotion with the development of an "emotion engine."The post Robots are developing emotions, thanks to engineers at Honda appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
A new job posting for an Nvidia position has revealed some interesting programs and updates for 2017, including information on the 1080 Ti, a new GeForce Experience program, and a possible step-up option for existing 980 Ti owners. The post Nvidia leaks plans for a GTX 1080 Ti, p … | Continue reading